What’s pampering in Canggu?

Published 30 May 2017

There is always something new and exciting happening in the ever-evolving hip (-ster) playground of Bali. Intrepid reporter Vero scoured the area to find the latest biggest hits and what not to miss when it comes to the body pampering department.

We can all agree that French ladies always look elegant and they also look 10 years younger than they really are! The French Skin Specialist behind the cute, intimate parlor Sofia Day Spa specializes in tailored premium facials. Pop in for a consultation and they will analyze your skin’s needs and customize the perfect treatment for it. They use their own line of all natural Aloe cosmetics and their forte is Light Therapy and Ultrasound.

Sofia Spa is located in the stylish whitewashed Joglo above Pomelo Café. Their treatment rooms are super clean, quiet and equipped with the state of the art cosmetic machines that will steam, scrub and exfoliate your skin, just so you will emerge out of the session feeling rejuvenated, looking like a goddess of Bali! Sofia’s Spa therapists are super well trained, skilled and professional.

Don’t forget to try another signaure treat called California intuitive massage. New to Bali, this style of massage follows an intuitive flow based on your problematic areas, rather than a rehearsed sequence of strokes, performed at the same rhythm.

Another specialty exclusive to Sofia Spa is Sugar Cane waxing – ladies rejoice! You no longer have to run around the island like queens of the jungle!

The sugar paste is cold, so it won’t burn you and the revolutionary method is considerably less painful and visibly more effective. Smooth silky skin for weeks on end guaranteed.

Not your regular mani & pedi salon. Maria Curau is an art, social and beauty platform who makes her own nail polishes Kester Black in a wide range of on trend shades. Not only are all their gorgeous lacquers non-toxic – free of all pesky chemicals that the regular nail polishes contain, they are also all vegan – not tested on animals, which means cruelty free beauty products. On top of their ethics, which resonates with many Canggu babes, what makes this new salon super in demand is their minimal, abstract nail art.

You can create your own design or look at their social media for inspiration. The combinations are endless! The pampering session at Maria Curau comes complete with in house made Kombucha tea, offered complimentary with each treatment. Grab your girlfriend and book in for a creative mani & pedi at Canggu’s new favorite salon and have your nails adorned while receiving a relaxing back rub. The salon sits at the end of a serene back road overlooking the emerald rice paddies and has hammocks outside for you to chill in after your treatment. Maria Curau is also very community oriented and often organizes charitable events to give back to Bali.

Toni & Guy Essensuals is located at the Body Temple spa complex on the lower level of Finns Recreation Club.

You know that Canggu has arrived if it got its very own branch of Essensuals – diffusion line of the world famous Toni& Guy organization.

Bali’s most reputable hair salon of Seminyak’s fame provides haircut and coloring services. They use L’oreal profesionell & Kerastase products and treatments with a professionally trained international team of staff. You won’t have any OMG salon moments here.

Style Director Daniel is the Edward Scissor hand of hairdressing. Unparalleled precision and skills, he is trained colorist with years of experience and you can be sure he will tame your wild tropical mane. While the colour works your magic on your strands, you get treated to a relaxing back and head massage provided by their lovely staff.
Toni & Guy Essensuals brings the best of international hairdressing to Canggu!

Hands down Bali’s best all-natural skincare. Sensatia’s pure and natural products are designed to protect you from the wilds of your environment. They create the instant youthful glow, which when it catches the light, makes heads turn.

They have carefully designed facial products for every skin type and skincare step. Sensatia offers a wide range of all natural products, from rich, nourishing body butters to invigorating sea salt scrubs, to hair masks and relaxing massage blends, to a collection of essentials you simply must have. Make Sensatia’s all natural products an integral part of your daily cleansing and moisturizing routine and you will never want to go back!

Headquartered out of a small village of Jasri in East Bali, Sensatia is a feel-good company dedicated to its fine natural products, local people and rich culture of Bali.
All their products are ‘Good Manufacturing Practice’ Certifed ensuring the highest and consistent quality.

This Australian owned and operated mini-parlor is a great beauty salon offering just about everything when it comes to body pampering. They built their fame in Sydney around professional spray tans and eyebrow shaping. As the popular demand grew they diversed into the wider field of beauty services offering premium Dermalogica cosmeceutical facials.
At their Bali branch they specialize in Oxygen, Microdermabrasion and anti-aging treatments.

A must try here is the oxygen facial – it will leave your skin spotless and glowing. They also offer fabulous wedding and popular Girls night out packages.

Bronz’s exclusive treatments are all meticulously designed to fit each person’s individual skin type and they import Australian premium skin care product Dermalogica. All Spa therapists are professionally trained and uphold high hygiene standards. Bronz’s mission is to provide the highest standards in all beauty services.

Is it your first visit to Bronz? Receive complimentary massage when booking any facial!

Manik Canggu have recently relocated to new premises on Jalan Pantai Berawa. Having opened their Canggu branch three years ago, they have expanded and the stylish new salon provides a great place for cuts, colours, extensions, treatments and styling under the guidance of salon owner Claire Jonson. Claire and her team offer a wining combination of creative flair, the highest standards of professional care, great industry knowledge, high quality products including Alfapaarf, Goldwell and American Crew and a warm and friendly welcome. Well known as one of the very best salons on the island, you can check them out at Jalan Pantai Berawa No 1.